Santhara

Jains in Maharashtra, MP protest against Rajasthan HC verdict banning Santhara

The Jain community took out marches in Mumbai, Bhopal and other parts of Maharashtra and MP to protest against the verdict holding as illegal 'Santhara'.

VHP lends support to Jain ritual Santhara, asks Rajasthan HC to reconsider ban

VHP came out in support of 'santhara', the Jain community's ritual of voluntary fasting to death, and urged the Rajasthan HC to reconsider it's decision of banning the practice.

Misuse of tradition or denial of salvation? High Courts mull pros and cons of Jain customs

The Jain tradition of Santhara, or starving oneself to death, is said to have the objective of attaining salvation. However, the Rajasthan High Court ruled that the tradition amounts to attempting suicide.

Rajasthan High Court holds Jain 'Santhara' ritual of fast unto death illegal

The Rajasthan High Court on Monday held Jainism religious ritual of 'Santhara' (fast unto death) as illegal.